Maersk opens first bonded warehouse in Vietnam
As the first customer for the new facility, Amazon Vietnam will start its operations in October.
Maersk opened its first bonded warehouse in Vietnam at SLP Park, Nam Dinh Vu IP, Hai Phong province.
Operated by Maersk Contract Logistics, the bonded warehouse marks an important milestone for Maersk in its journey of footprint expansion and development in Northern Vietnam in the context of increasing import and export demand from businesses, says an official release.
The event was attended by Lasse Pedersen Hjortshøj, Commercial Counsellor, Danish Embassy in Vietnam, the release added.
"The warehouse connects with Maersk’s current fulfilment centre in Hai Phong and the upcoming terminal at Lach Huyen port, which is being developed through a strategic partnership between APM Terminals and Hateco. This connection is expected to strengthen Maersk’s capabilities in providing enhanced storage solutions and operational efficiencies, further streamlining customers’ supply chains and unlocking the local opportunities for growth."
As the first customer for the new facility, Amazon Vietnam, a cross-border e-commerce service provider, will start its operations in October. Maersk Contract Logistics will provide bonded warehouse services, domestic fulfilment, customs procedures and in-land transportation services, the release added.
"Maersk always aims to bring the most optimal logistics solutions to our customers," says Kevin Burrell, Area Managing Director, Maersk Mekong (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar). "We believe that running our own bonded warehouse directly helps us to synchronise processes for our clients. It also improves service quality and cost controls. We sincerely thank Amazon for choosing Maersk as a long-term partner in Vietnam and look forward to achieving greater success together."
Chris Ji, Senior Manager, GXD Origin Operation, Amazon adds: "We are thrilled to be celebrating the grand opening of this new warehouse facility here in Vietnam. Over the past three years, Maersk has embodied the principles of customer obsession and operational excellence, driving remarkable progress for our business. We look forward to the future milestones this facility will enable as we further strengthen our partnership."
Vietnam is affirming its position as an important logistics hub in the region with development in production, import-export and attracting foreign direct investment, the release added.
